Let’s face it, “going green” is a way of life. Everyone is responsible for conserving energy, recycling wherever we can, and conserving water, especially in drought California. As I walk through our neighborhood, nothing frustrates me more than seeing bottles and cans in a trash can or on the street rather than a recycling bin. …
You have seen mold existing in your shower and bathroom fixtures. Some mold may have serious side effects, while others are quite harmless. Let’s face it -most of us have never heard of a person becoming ill from shower mold. However, let’s not temp it, remove the mold whenever the first sign of it appears. You’ll get no …
Every homeowner can tell you of a plumbing experience they’ve encountered, whether it’s a broken water heater, burst pipe, or a backed-up sewer line. Unfortunately, we wait until something goes wrong before we decide to fix a plumbing issue. When we give our home attention, our plumbing system rarely gets any love. As a result, …
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There are mainly two areas where water leaks occur in your home. First, you could have a water leak in your incoming water supply line. Next, you could experience a water leak from your wastewater sewer line. Water leak detection comes in all shapes and sizes, and each leak is unique and requires its own …
We all want to save money and make a good investment. Some of us may even have a little in the stock market. If it goes up, we get excited; if it goes down, we start to worry. Our house is an investment. But, by taking it a step further, your home could significantly save …
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Have you ever had a plumbing issue at your residence and knew how to remedy it but lacked the necessary plumbing tools? We typically borrow from a friend or neighbor, and sometimes we drive to our neighborhood home center and purchase what’s needed. In the worst-case scenario, we call for our local plumber to take care of the matter even …
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Bad scents emanating from the washing machine aren’t only undesirable; they may also indicate a bigger problem. For example, have you been smelling sewer gas in your laundry room or washing machine? In addition to being unpleasant, it could become a health concern if left unchecked. To address a problem, you must first understand what you’re dealing …
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Since the mid-60s, copper has been the pipe of choice for new construction and home repiping. However, since around the turn of the century, it has been somewhat pushed aside by flexible piping constructed of cross-linked polyethylene, sometimes known as “PEX” pipes. While PEX pipe is gradually overtaking copper for renovation and new construction, copper plays a significant role in our …
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Let’s face it, there is not a day that goes by that we don’t hear about the drought in California. Our politicians have reminded us about the drought just about every year, and rightly so. However, there is another concern when it comes to water, and that’s the population in California. We have doubled in …
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For the majority of households, increased water pressure sounds like a positive thing. While high water can make your morning shower a pleasant experience, don’t be fooled. High pressure can seriously harm your plumbing system and appliances. As a result, many professionals advise that the water pressure in your residence never rises over 80 pounds …
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